Ditto June 17 entry minus the wine-tasting. It was a great lot of fun. Getting easier, though, admittedly, I did carry a lighter pack than the one I had strapped on my back last weekend. Rob is such a great companion. We do not even have to talk. We just stick our headphones on and happily hike around together and apart-- him, listening to his podcasts; me, listening to The Way soundtrack. At the end of the day, we relish our rewards of salami sandwiches, potato salad, cherries, grapes, and chips. I am so grateful for the blessings of loved ones. And Mediterranean-seasoned kettle chips aren't bad either.